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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.49, 660.39 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.49, 660.39 and 180.48 is: 270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.49 : 660.39 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.49/660.39 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.49x = 660.39 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.49x = 119,187.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,187.19/440.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.58

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